"The infraction occurred during a scrum in Monday's game, stemming from Gage Goncalves incurring a game misconduct for kneeing Maple Leafs defenceman Dakota Mermis. During the encounter that included a fight between Mermis and Maxwell Crozier, McMann and Bjorkstrand were shoving each other aggressively. Bjorkstrand landed the first blow with a cross-check that came dangerously close to McMann's neck, which McMann retaliated with a high-stick that grazed the side of Bjorkstrand's head and shoulder."
"McMann was assessed a match penalty on the play, and the NHL Player Safety stated in their video ruling that the play warranted supplemental discipline because he was in full control of his stick and chose instead to act dangerously with it. His lack of a prior suspension explains why the suspension was only for a game, as there is a case that the NHL would have laid down the hammer if this were done by a player with more history of suspensions."
Bobby McMann received a one-game suspension for high-sticking Tampa Bay's Oliver Bjorkstrand after a scrum that followed Gage Goncalves' kneeing of Dakota Mermis. The scrum included a fight between Mermis and Maxwell Crozier while McMann and Bjorkstrand shoved; Bjorkstrand's cross-check came close to McMann's neck, and McMann retaliated with a high-stick that grazed Bjorkstrand's head and shoulder. McMann was given a match penalty and supplemental discipline because he had full control of his stick and chose to act dangerously. Goncalves did not receive a NHL Player Safety hearing. McMann can return Saturday and has 14 points in 29 games.
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